A combination of different factors probably determined their selection for cremation purposes, such as their availability in the environs of the necropolis, differential access to wood resources, their heat potential, technical aspects related to their exploitation and even conceptual aspects, such as their symbolic meaning. and Arbutus unedo, have also been identified in secondary burials. Other taxa, such as Salix/Populus, Prunus sp. Browse 13,266 funeral pyre photos and images available, or search for indian funeral pyre to find more great photos and pictures. In these primary contexts, the ubiquitous taxa were Quercus sp. Tags Free Funeral Plaques3D print model to download. Charcoal remains recovered inside the structures, of bustum type, are the remains of the fuel burned during the cremation of the corpses. Click to find the best Results for funeral Models for your 3D Printer.

The structures related to cremation rites include primary and secondary contexts. Archaeobotanical data from Roman cemeteries in this area are very scarce, but they provide valuable information on the funerary customs introduced by the Roman Empire to the provinces, and how this interaction could be reflected in the management of firewood.

The case study of Reza Vella (Ourense, Spain) provides valuable information about the uses and the role of plants in a funerary context in northwest Iberia. The aim of this paper is to reflect on the role of firewood in Roman burial rites of cremation.

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